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Which of the following types of Lime does not exist?(a) Dolomitic Lime(b) Roman Lime(c) Semi-Hydraulic Lime(d) Selentic LimeThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.This is a very interesting question from Source and Classification of Lime topic in division Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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The correct choice is (b) ROMAN Lime

Easy explanation: Semi-Hydraulic Lime contains lesser clay CONTENT than Hydraulic Lime.Dolomitic Lime comprises of high magnesium CARBONATE (35-46%) content.Selentic Lime is cement of grey chalk, with added gypsum.Roman Lime does not exist, instead there is Roman Concrete which is OBTAINED by mixing lime and volcanic ash.



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